Disp fx of r radial styloid pro, 7thM

This code signifies a fracture of the styloid process of the right radius that is no longer in its anatomical position. This specific injury is an open fracture, classified as type I or II, and has failed to heal properly in a patient who is receiving ongoing treatment.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's follow-up visit for a right radial styloid fracture that was initially open (type I or II) and has subsequently developed a nonunion. This indicates the fracture fragments are displaced and healing has not occurred as expected.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" radial styloid and "displaced" fracture.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "nonunion" is explicitly stated or clearly implied by the clinical findings.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this specific nonunion would use a different code.